The Grey Man Podcast

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Unfiltered chats with Aussie veterans 🎙️ | Sharing their incredible stories 🗣️ | Giving a voice to those who served ❤️ | Join us on this journey!

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 84 | Until the Rules Changed: Graham Robinson's Story

    In Episode 84 of The Grey Man Podcast, Graham Robinson opens up about his experiences of childhood trauma, abuse during his service in the Royal Australian Navy, and the lasting impact these experiences had on his mental health, relationships and life beyond the military. Joining the Navy as a teenager, Graham hoped to build a future but describes enduring physical, psychological and sexual abuse, alongside a culture where speaking out was difficult. After leaving the service, he went on to build a successful business career, earning multiple Salesman of the Year awards while privately battling anger, imposter syndrome and a persistent feeling of never being good enough. Graham reflects on how trauma can follow someone into adulthood, influence behaviour and relationships, and remain hidden behind professional success. He also discusses institutional accountability, veteran mental health, the importance of being heard, and his memoir, Until the Rules Changed. This is an honest and confronting conversation about military abuse, childhood experiences, male mental health and the long-term effects of trauma. Graham's story highlights why listening to veterans and acknowledging their experiences matters. 🎙️ Episode 84 with Graham Robinson. If you or anyone you know needs support, please reach out to: Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling): 1800 011 046 ================================================== Navigating DVA claims, medical discharges, or military compensation? Baldwin Advocacy & Claims is a veteran-owned, fixed-fee advocacy service built to ensure you get the full entitlements you earned — without taking a percentage of your payout. 👉 Book your FREE, 100% confidential consultation today: 🔗 Website: baldwinclaims.com.au 📞 Phone: (07) 2103 0427 ================================================== 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GOCatch the full episode on YouTube: The Grey Man Podcast 📲 FOLLOW THE GREY MAN 🔗 Instagram: @thegreymanpodcast 🔗 Facebook: @greymanpodcast #TheGreyManPodcast #GrahamRobinson #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryTrauma #MaleMentalHealth #AustralianVeteran #VeteransStory #AussieVeterans

    Episode 84 | Until the Rules Changed: Graham Robinson's Story

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 83 | Never Give Up: Elaine Gallagher’s Journey Through the Army, Cancer and Reinvention

    In Episode 83 of The Grey Man Podcast, Elaine "Burmese Princess" Gallagher shares her journey through 13 years in the Australian Army, surviving cervical cancer at 29, navigating a difficult military discharge and rebuilding her life after experiencing PTSD and personal setbacks. Elaine reflects on growing up in a Burmese migrant family in Perth, the sacrifices her parents made, and the experiences that shaped her military career. She opens up about the challenges of transitioning out of Defence, navigating DVA claims and finding a new direction after service. The conversation explores resilience, faith, fitness, boxing, adventure and Elaine’s passion for photography. After facing depression and personal betrayal, she began establishing stronger boundaries, surrounding herself with positive people and reconnecting with her sense of purpose. Elaine also shares why second chances matter, how veterans can support one another and why it is never too late to pursue something new. This episode is an honest conversation about life after military service, veteran wellbeing, personal accountability and finding purpose through adversity. 🎙️ Listen to Episode 83 of The Grey Man Podcast with Elaine Gallagher. #TheGreyManPodcast #ElaineGallagher #BurmesePrincess #AustralianVeterans #VeteranStories #Resilience

    Episode 83 | Never Give Up: Elaine Gallagher’s Journey Through the Army, Cancer and Reinvention

  3. Oct 16

    Episode 82 | Life After Defence: Jack Blaine on Veteran Transition and Cattle Farming

    What comes after the military? For many veterans, leaving Defence means navigating a new career, rebuilding their identity and finding purpose beyond the uniform. In Episode 82 of The Grey Man Podcast, Jack Blaine shares his journey from serving in the Australian Army to building a future in the cattle industry. Through Diggers Cattle Company, Jack is doing more than running a business — he’s working to create opportunities for veterans to develop practical skills, enter the cattle industry and find a new direction after service. Jack opens up about the challenges of military-to-civilian transition, losing the camaraderie of service, planning for life after discharge and the importance of finding a new purpose before leaving Defence. We also explore veteran entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business and Jack’s efforts to establish pathways that help former serving members take their next step with confidence. Because leaving the military doesn't mean your next mission has to end. 🎧 Listen to Episode 82 with Jack Blaine on The Grey Man Podcast. SPONSOR — BALDWIN ADVOCACY & CLAIMS (BAC)This episode is proudly supported by Baldwin Advocacy & Claims (BAC), helping Australian veterans navigate the DVA claims process and access the support and entitlements they may be eligible for. If you’re a veteran or supporting someone who has served, connect with Baldwin Advocacy & Claims to learn more about their advocacy services. #TheGreyManPodcast #JackBlaine #VeteranTransition #AustralianVeterans #LifeAfterService #DiggersCattleCo #DiggersxStockmen

    Episode 82 | Life After Defence: Jack Blaine on Veteran Transition and Cattle Farming

  4. Oct 13

    Episode 81 | Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen: From Australian Infantry to Boxing World Title Contender

    Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen has spent 15 years refusing to quit. A multiple-time Australian and state boxing champion, Taylah fought for Australia as an amateur, competed overseas and eventually earned her place in the Australian team. After years of Olympic dreams, setbacks and difficult decisions, she moved into professional boxing and continued taking on some of the toughest opponents in the sport. In this episode, Taylah opens up about her journey through Australian boxing, the politics and challenges surrounding the sport, fighting for opportunities, and why she refuses to take an easy path toward a championship. She also shares the story behind joining the Australian Defence Force in 2016, choosing infantry because she wanted a challenge and a greater sense of purpose, and what it was like entering Kapooka as one of the early women pursuing an infantry role. The conversation goes deeper into resilience, identity, motherhood, female athletes, social media, staying true to yourself and the pressure women can face to seek validation. Taylah also talks about rediscovering her connection with horses and how Horse Aid and horsemanship have become an important part of her journey. With Taylah currently ranked No. 2 in the world by the IBF and a potential world title opportunity ahead, this is a story about persistence, purpose and continuing to fight when the odds are stacked against you. 🎙️ Episode 81 with Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen The Grey Man Podcast is proudly supported by Baldwin Advocacy and Claims (BAC). Baldwin Advocacy and Claims helps veterans and their families navigate the DVA claims process and access the support they deserve. Listen to the full episode of The Grey Man Podcast on Spotify.

    Episode 81 | Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen: From Australian Infantry to Boxing World Title Contender

  5. Sep 25

    Episode 79 | Moral Injury Explained: Hidden Wounds of Service with Dr. Nikki Jamieson

    What happens when your experiences, your values and the system you trusted collide? In Episode 79 of The Grey Man Podcast, Dr Nikki Jamieson explores moral injury, suicide prevention and the hidden wounds that can affect veterans, defence personnel, first responders, healthcare workers and others exposed to morally distressing experiences. Nikki shares her own powerful journey through grief and suicide loss, including the death of her son Daniel while serving in the Australian Army, and how lived experience ultimately led her into suicidology, research and advocacy around moral injury. We explore what moral injury is, how it differs from PTSD, the role of guilt, shame and betrayal, the impact of military identity and transition to civilian life, and why institutional betrayal can have such a profound effect on veterans. Nikki also explains why early intervention, connection and simply being present for someone can matter, why lived experience is critical to suicide prevention, and how moral injury can extend beyond defence into workplaces, healthcare, first responders and other professions. The conversation also looks at recovery and repair — and how people can use their experiences to develop understanding, connection and purpose. 🎙️ Episode 79 with Dr Nikki Jamieson. Supported by Baldwin Advocacy & Claims (BAC) The Grey Man Podcast is proudly supported by Baldwin Advocacy & Claims, helping veterans and their families navigate the DVA claims and advocacy process. Find out more about Baldwin Advocacy & Claims and the support they provide through their official channels. If this conversation raises difficult feelings for you or someone you know, please reach out to a trusted person or qualified professional for support.

    Episode 79 | Moral Injury Explained: Hidden Wounds of Service with Dr. Nikki Jamieson

  6. Sep 18

    Episode 78 | From the Frontline to the Front Line of Recovery with Shane Leahy and Matt Neale

    🎙️ A Navy medic and an Army gunner-turned-cook, worlds apart in the ADF — now both giving back on the Sunshine Coast through surf lifesaving. In this episode of The Grey Man Podcast, host Harley Fox sits down with Shane Leahy and Matt Neale — Shane served as a medic in the Royal Australian Navy, while Matt spent his career in the Australian Army, first in artillery before transitioning to catering. Two very different journeys through the Australian Defence Force, now connected on the Sunshine Coast through their shared involvement in the surf lifesaving community. Shane opens up about life as a Navy medic, treating drunk and injured sailors in port, and the brutal culture around alcohol that defined military life for decades. Matt shares his story of surviving bastardisation and bullying within his regiment, hitting rock bottom with his mental health, and the long road back through a structured recovery program. Together, they break down why holistic, non-clinical mental health support works better than traditional "white coat" treatment for many veterans, and how they've both found purpose again — through humanitarian disaster response work with organisations like Pacific Guardians, and their ongoing involvement in surf lifesaving on the Sunshine Coast. If you or anyone you know needs support, please reach out to: Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling): 1800 011 046 ================================================== Navigating DVA claims, medical discharges, or military compensation? Baldwin Advocacy & Claims is a veteran-owned, fixed-fee advocacy service built to ensure you get the full entitlements you earned — without taking a percentage of your payout. 👉 Book your FREE, 100% confidential consultation today: 🔗 Website: baldwinclaims.com.au 📞 Phone: (07) 2103 0427 ================================================== 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GOCatch the full episode on YouTube: The Grey Man Podcast 📲 FOLLOW THE GREY MAN 🔗 Instagram: @thegreymanpodcast 🔗 Facebook: @greymanpodcast #GreyManPodcast #AussieVeterans #VeteranVoices #MilitaryTransition #VeteranMentalHealth #DVAClaims #PTSDAwareness #SurfLifeSaving

    Episode 78 | From the Frontline to the Front Line of Recovery with Shane Leahy and Matt Neale

  7. Sep 11

    Episode 77 | From Grunt to Hat-Maker: A Veteran's Brutally Honest Story with Liam Ervine

    What happens when the career you've always wanted is suddenly taken away? In Episode 77 of The Grey Man Podcast, we sit down with Liam Ervine to discuss six years of military service, accumulating injuries, medical discharge and the difficult transition into civilian life. Liam shares what it was like to leave the uniform, adjust to a completely different culture outside the military, deal with the mental challenges that followed, and eventually find a new direction through traditional craftsmanship and his own hat-making business. The conversation covers military service, Army logistics and supply, injuries, medical discharge, veteran transition, mental health, identity, purpose and why having a plan before leaving the military can be so important. A candid conversation about what happens after the uniform comes off — and how to start building what's next. 🎙️ Episode 77 with Liam Ervine ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: BALDWIN ADVOCACY & CLAIMS Baldwin Advocacy & Claims provides fixed-fee DVA advocacy and support for veterans and their families. Get a FREE, 100% confidential DVA consultation. 🌐 https://baldwinclaims.com.au📞 (07) 2103 0427

    Episode 77 | From Grunt to Hat-Maker: A Veteran's Brutally Honest Story with Liam Ervine

  8. Sep 4

    Episode 76 | Military Dreams, Jiu-Jitsu, Veterans & Finding Purpose with Bryce Haysom

    Bryce Haysom joins The Grey Man Podcast to share his journey through military service, martial arts, mental health, jiu-jitsu and finding purpose after life didn't go exactly to plan. Bryce talks about his early desire to join the military, his experience in service, the challenges that followed, and how combat sports became an important part of his life. From Muay Thai and boxing to travelling internationally for jiu-jitsu competitions and training camps, Bryce shares how martial arts has helped shape his identity and connect him with a wider community. The conversation also explores veteran support, mental health, brotherhood, trauma and the positive role jiu-jitsu can play in helping people reconnect and find purpose. Sponsor: Baldwin Advocacy and ClaimsIf you are navigating the DVA system and need transparent, ethical guidance for your military compensation claims, reach out to Baldwin Advocacy and Claims. Visit www.baldwinclaims.com.au to get started today.

    Episode 76 | Military Dreams, Jiu-Jitsu, Veterans & Finding Purpose with Bryce Haysom
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    The Grey Man Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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